Lincoln Highway Travel Guide Released in Conjunction with Centennial Celebration

A guide to the Lincoln Highway has been published by the Lincoln Highway Scenic & Historic Byway Board.

The travel guide was released in conjunction with the highway's centennial which is being celebrated throughout 2013. Interested individuals can find the guide at locations across the state, including the Grand Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Information Center.

The Lincoln Highway (U.S. Highway 30) is the state's longest byway at 450 miles, stretching the total width of the state.

"The centennial of theLincoln Highway in 2013 will mean increased tourism from visitors wanting totravel the historic road," said Sarah Focke, president of the byway. "Thistravel guide will help them visit all of the hidden treasures located along ourNebraska byway."

The guide contains information from communities all along thebyway, highlighting their attractions and 2013 events.

Formore information about the Grand Island CVB or the Lincoln Highway visitVisitGrandIsland.com or call 308-382-4400.